Every animal in our care has a story and is ready to start a new chapter with you. Explore our available pets and review important adoption requirements, adoption fees, and Gwinnett County Animal Ordinances.
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Available Animals
Use our database to find your new best friend! View the pet’s full profile for its adoption availability date.
Please note: Pet adoptions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis and include spay or neuter, microchips, and vaccinations. Animals cannot be placed on hold.
Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement offers spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and, if needed, heartworm treatment when you adopt a pet. Discounts are available for veterans with proof and for seniors age 50 and older.
| Animal | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cats/kittens | $30 or $20 for two |
| Dog/puppies | $45 |
| Senior pets (ages 7 and older) | Free |
| Long-term shelter pets (30 days or more) | Free |
| Cattle/swine | $50 |
| Equine | $100 |
| Fowl (livestock or exotic) | $10 |
| Reptiles | $10 |
| Domestic mammals (guinea pig, hamster, etc.) | $10 |
Browse available animals
To begin the adoption process, browse our adoptable pets!
Meet the pet
- Visit the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center during its hours of operation.
- Access to the property is prohibited before 7:30am, including lining up, parking, or obstructing the entrance.
- Sign-in begins at 8:30am Monday through Saturday.
- The kennel opens at 11:00am. Those who signed in to meet a specific animal will be escorted back into the kennel.
- After those who signed in for specific animals finish their visit, everyone is welcome to enter the kennel to see available animals.
- Bring your family and family dog to determine if the shelter pet will be a good addition
Please note: If you leave the line for any reason, you will lose your place. Leaving an inanimate object as a placeholder does not hold your spot in line.
Finalize the adoption
Complete required documentation, pay pet adoption fees, and bring your pet home!
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old
- Applicants must provide a state-issued photo ID
- Adopters should review and follow Gwinnett County Animal Ordinances
- Adopters must bring a leash and collar for dogs or a carrier for cats
- Adoption fees apply